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USS. RECORD #2. 'TO THE WOLVES'

2013-11-18T13:15:00.002-08:00

This year saw the completion of USS’s second album, ‘To the Wolves’, a truly homegrown record.

The album is a departure from the bands debut, the critically acclaimed ‘Start/Stop’. Whilst gaining the band well-deserved attention, it took years to make and involved a multitude of players. ‘To the Wolves’ brought a more focused approach and has produced a far more honest piece of work, seeing the band come of age.

USS felt that self-sufficiency was crucial to creating the coherent, emotive record they desired. ‘To the Wolves’ was written, rehearsed, recorded and mixed with this in mind. The writing process remains centered around Edd Simpson’s natural feel for lyrics and melody, with added instrumentation in the shape of Steve James on piano and Alex Priest on cello. This has inevitably opened up possibilities for greater depth, complexity and subtlety in the arrangements. The intricate textures allow a huge dynamic scope that’s woven throughout the record.

‘To the Wolves’ was recorded and mixed in a custom-made studio by guitarist Dan Best. Dan’s mindset when producing the record was to invite the listener into the space in which the music was written and recorded. The emphasis on capturing a sound that enables each instrument to best fulfill its role within the arrangement and capturing the sound of the room itself. The listener can share the space in which the record was made.

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In the Studio

2013-04-02T14:21:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

We're in our studio recording our second album at the moment. Drums and bass are all done and we're now on to guitars. We really can't wait for you all to hear it!

Barfly supporting Brigade

2012-08-27T08:26:00.002-07:00

We're supporting the mighty Brigade at Barfly on September 29th, get yourself some tickets here!http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Brigade-Union-Sound-Set-tickets/artist/5055579

Union Sound Set Headline Show

2012-02-03T08:59:00.001-08:00

We're really pleased to announce we'll be playing our first headline show in over a year at the Barfly in Camden on Saturday April 14th. We're really excited about playing a few new tunes as well as a lot from 'Start / Stop'. Be great to see you all down there!

New Tour Dates

2012-01-30T13:10:00.000-08:00

Hi All,

Having been away for 2011 we're back with some dates supporting Charlie Simpson and we can't wait!

See you out there!

USSet

Home House Videos

2011-03-16T07:09:00.001-07:00

Hey Guys,

If you go to our Facebook page, you can check out some videos from our show at Home House Live!

Cheers USSet

No Tunbridge Wells Show

2010-11-12T04:35:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys,

We're sorry to say, that due to Simon being really ill, we're unable to play the show at Tunbridge Wells tomorrow. For those who were coming to see us, we're really sorry and we will play there as soon as we can,

Cheers

USSet

'Cause and Resolve' Video on NME TV and Scuzz

2010-10-31T09:12:00.001-07:00

The brand new video for our forthcoming single 'Cause and Resolve' has now been added to NME TV (Sky Channel 382) and Scuzz (Sky Channel 374), check it out!

Check Out the New 'Cause and Resolve Video...

2010-10-19T05:58:00.000-07:00

...at http://www.rocksound.tv

Listen to New Album 'Start / Stop' Now and Pre-Order Today

2010-10-18T06:02:00.000-07:00

With under a week until the release of our debut album 'Start / Stop' (24th October), you can now listen to it exclusively at http://thefourohfive.com/articles/4190.

What's even more exciting is that you can now pre-order a limited physical copy of the album for just £6.99 - http://www.mightyatom.co.uk/estore/erol.html

We're featured in Rocksound this month so go and hunt down a copy, they said of the album - "Start / Stop (has) a real punch...'My Current State' and 'Answers' shimmer and shudder with repressed emotion, alongside the sheets of carefully crafted guitar noise"

We're on tour from Thursday, starting in Southampton. The album launch is at The Luminaire on Tuesday 26th October, buy tickets for the tour at www.seetickets.com

Cheers guys,

USSet

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NME Daily Download

2010-09-30T07:50:00.000-07:00

'The Longest Calm', a track from our forthcoming album 'Start / Stop' is available o download now exclusively as NME's 'Daily Download' - http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=122&p=9160&more=1

It's absolutely free, so what are you waiting for?!

'Hiding Places' Out Now and Available for Free!

2010-09-30T07:48:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

Our brand new single 'Hiding Places' is out now and available to download for FREE! Just go to http://www.mightyatom.tv/uss/ and you can get your hands on it for absolutely nothing! There are also extremely limited physical copies of the single which include b-side 'Parachutes and Flying Machines' from the Mighty Atom estore - http://www.mightyatom.co.uk/estore/erol.html. Alternatively the single can be found on itunes worldwide.

Go get yourself a copy!

Fearne Spins 'Hiding Places' on Radio 1

2010-09-20T08:48:00.000-07:00

Our Monday morning was brightened listening to Fearne giving us an airing on Radio 1 as part of the new music generator. If you haven't heard it, then you can listen back on iplayer, it's about 40m 30s in and well worth tuning in for.

'Push' Soundtrack

2010-09-16T05:31:00.000-07:00

Hey, if you've been watching the brand new show on Fiver called 'Push', then you will have heard a lot from our forthcoming album already! We're on the soundtrack to the new series and it sounds great, check out some episodes on Five on demand.

5.19 Show

2010-09-16T05:27:00.000-07:00

Hey People,

We're excited to tell you that next Wednesday the 22nd September, we'll be live on BBC Switch's 'The 5.19 Show' performing 'Hiding Places' and chatting with Tom Deacon and AJ Odudu, make sure you tune in.

USSet

'Hiding Places' Single Launch, 27th Sept @ Barfly, Camden

2010-08-24T02:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

We're really excited to announce our first show as Union Sound Set. We're marking the release of our debut single 'Hiding Places' with a show at the Barfly in Camden on the 27th September, please come along and join us!

Buy your tickets in advance and get cheaper tickets plus a FREE MP3 from our forthcoming album 'Start / Stop' which will be released on the 24th October.

The video for our single is now on Scuzz and Lava, and if you haven't seen it then check it out!

Cheers guys,

USSet

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Hiding Places Video Up NOW!

2010-08-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

The brand new video for our debur single 'Hiding Places' (released 27th September) is available to view now on Youtube, Vimeo, and Facebook. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Tour dates to be announced really soon,

Cheers

USSet

Album News/Free 'Start Stop' Desktop Background

2010-07-15T06:25:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

It's time to start looking towards the release of our debut album 'Start Stop' (out this October), and to begin getting you excited we've got a brand new 'Start Stop' desktop background for you to download. Just join our mailing list to receive it!

USSET

Hiding Places Video

2010-07-08T08:43:00.001-07:00

Hey Guys,

The video for 'Hiding Places' went really well. It was great working with Sitcom Soldiers and we're excited about getting the first cut of the video done in a couple of weeks! You can check out some photos of the shoot on our flickr account, just click on the button above.

Spread the word!

USSET

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2010-06-24T07:20:00.001-07:00

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